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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Passed
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Texas Business & Commerce Code by extending the definition of "rental agreement" and "rental company" from 30 days to 180 days, which means rental vehicle contracts can now cover a longer period before being considered long-term. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for rental companies to refund damage waiver charges when a renter returns a vehicle earlier than anticipated or cancels the damage waiver before the end of the rental period, provided the vehicle was not damaged. This new provision aims to protect consumers by ensuring they are not charged for damage waiver protection beyond the actual time they used the vehicle. The changes will only apply to rental agreements entered into on or after September 1, 2025, when the bill takes effect, and rental agreements made before that date will continue to be governed by the previous law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 05/27/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB72 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00072F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00072H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00072H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00072H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00072E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00072E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00072S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00072I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00072I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00072I.htm |
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